Saskatchewan law enforcement officers stopped 4,028 vehicle over the four-day period between October 9th and 12th.

A total of 129 drivers were charged with consuming alcohol or drugs. Of those, 38 were criminally charged with alcohol-related impaired driving, 56 received roadside suspensions for recent alcohol consumption and 35 drivers received roadside suspensions for recent drug consumption.

In addition, officers issued 2,407 tickets, warnings, and vehicle defect notices. There were 1,090 speeding offences, 479 license and registration offenses and 461 vehicle equipment offences.

Here are some of the other highlights from the safety campaign:

• Over the course of Operation Impact, officers removed 129 drivers who had consumed alcohol or drugs from the roads. This includes 38 drivers criminally charged with alcohol-related impaired driving, 56 drivers who received roadside suspensions for recent alcohol consumption, and 35 drivers who received roadside suspensions for recent drug consumption. 
• On October 9 near La Ronge, a driver with an expired learner’s licence tested positive for THC consumption during a traffic stop. Four youth passengers were in the vehicle, including an infant who was not properly restrained. The driver received a 60-day roadside suspension, seven-day vehicle impound, multiple tickets and a $325.00 fine.
• On October 10 on Highway #3 near Prince Albert, a driver was stopped travelling 135 kilometres per hour in a 100 kilometres per hour zone. Officers located a child who was not properly restrained in the vehicle. The driver received multiple tickets and fines totalling $705.00.